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two species of pinnipeds may be
incidentally harassed. The permit
amendment (81 FR 67997, October 3,
2016) authorizes Level B playbacks for
humpback whales in Hawaii to estimate
their hearing range using behavioral
observation audiometry. The sounds
will be presented to a maximum of 300
humpback whales and their behavioral
responses will be measured through
visual and acoustic recordings including
an unmanned aerial system. Only
humpback whales will be targeted for
active playback, but incidental
harassment to additional species may
occur including bottlenose dolphins
(Tursiops truncatus), spinner dolphins
(Stenella longirostris), false killer
whales (Pseudorca crassidens), melon
headed whales (Peponocephala electra),
and short-finned pilot whales
(Globicephala macrorhynchus). The
permit is valid through January 31,
2019.
Permit No. 19627: The requested
permit (81 FR 12077, March 8, 2016)
authorizes the permit holder to monitor
and provide data on green (Chelonia
mydas), hawksbill (Eretmochelys
imbricata), Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys
kempii), leatherback (Dermochelys
coriacea), loggerhead (Caretta caretta),
and olive ridley (L. olivacea) sea turtles
that interact with commercial fisheries
and other authorized activities in the
Gulf of Mexico and along the U.S. East
Coast. Researchers may handle,
photograph, measure, weigh, flipper and
passive integrated transponder tag,
tissue sample, and temporary carapace
mark live sea turtles and salvage dead
specimens legally taken during
commercial fishing and other activities.
The permit is valid through January 15,
2022.
Permit No. 20197: The requested
permit (81 FR 41296, June 24, 2016)
authorizes researchers to collect data on
green, Kemp’s ridley, leatherback,
loggerhead, and unidentified sea turtles
that interact with commercial fisheries
in the U.S. Northwest Atlantic Ocean.
Researchers may handle, photograph,
measure, weigh, flipper tag, and tissue
sample live sea turtles and salvage dead
specimens legally taken in commercial
fisheries. The permit is valid through
January 15, 2022.
Permit No. 20341: The requested
permit (81 FR 59196, August 29, 2016)
authorizes photo-identification, passive
acoustics, morphometrics, biopsy
sampling, and deployment of both
suction cup and dart tagging in Alaskan
waters for killer (Orcinus orca), gray
(Eschrichtius robustus), minke
(Balaenoptera acutorostrata), Baird’s
beaked (Berardius bairdii), Cuvier’s
beaked (Ziphius cavirostris), and
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Stejneger’s beaked (Mesoplodon
stenergeri) whales. Photogrammetry
using unmanned aircraft systems may
be used for killer whales. Prey remains
may be collected from minke and gray
whales, harbor porpoise (Phocoena
phocoena), Dall’s porpoise
(Phocoenoides dalli), harbor seals,
Pacific white-sided dolphins
(Lagenorhynchus obliquidens), and
northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus).
The permit is valid through December
31, 2021.
Permit No. 20452: The requested
permit (81 FR 68406, October 4, 2016)
authorizes a combination of land-based
surveys and passive acoustic monitoring
methods to characterize the fine-scale
habitat use of harbor porpoise and
pinnipeds in tidal inlets directed at
harbor porpoises and harbor seals in
Washington waters. Steller sea lions
(Eumetopias jubatus) and California sea
lions (Zalophus californianus) may also
be taken by acoustic playbacks and
UAS.
Permit No. 20658: The requested
permit (81 FR 70101, October 11, 2016)
authorizes Mr. Wilson to film and
photograph killer and Antarctic minke
(Balaenoptera bonaerensis) whales in
McMurdo Sound and the Ross Sea for
the production of a documentary film
for Disneynature studio. Up to 60
whales of each species per year may be
targeted and disturbed during aerial
filming and photography. The permit is
valid through December 31, 2018.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final
determination has been made that the
activities proposed are categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
As required by the ESA, as applicable,
issuance of these permits and
amendments were based on a finding
that such permits and amendments: (1)
Were applied for in good faith; (2) will
not operate to the disadvantage of such
endangered species; and (3) are
consistent with the purposes and
policies set forth in section 2 of the
ESA.
Dated: February 15, 2017.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XF215
Endangered Species; File No. 20315
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
Kristen Hart, Ph.D., U.S. Geological
Survey, 3205 College Ave., Davie,
Florida, 33314 has applied in due form
for a permit to take green (Chelonia
mydas), hawksbill (Eretmochelys
imbricata), and loggerhead (Caretta
caretta) sea turtles for purposes of
scientific research.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email
comments must be received on or before
March 23, 2017.
ADDRESSES: The application and related
documents are available for review by
selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public
Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on
the Applications and Permits for
Protected Species (APPS) home page,
https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then
selecting File No. 20315 from the list of
available applications.
These documents are also available
upon written request or by appointment
in the Permits and Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
Written comments on this application
should be submitted to the Chief,
Permits and Conservation Division, at
the address listed above. Comments may
also be submitted by facsimile to (301)
713–0376, or by email to
NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please
include the File No. in the subject line
of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public
hearing should submit a written request
to the Chief, Permits and Conservation
Division at the address listed above. The
request should set forth the specific
reasons why a hearing on this
application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
Markin or Amy Hapeman, (301) 427–
8401.
SUMMARY:
The
subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.) and the regulations
governing the taking, importing, and
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exporting of endangered and threatened
species (50 CFR parts 222–226).
The applicant requests a five-year
research permit to continue projects
studying green, hawksbill, and
loggerhead sea turtles in the U.S. Virgin
Islands, including Buck Island Reef
National Monument, Virgin Islands
Coral Reef National Monument, and
Virgin Islands National Park. Proposed
research would involve vessel surveys
for abundance counts and capture of
turtles to determine connectivity of
populations, monitor movement,
identify habitat utilization, estimate
abundance, and determine diet
composition of sea turtles. Annually, up
to 160 green, 190 hawksbill, and 10
loggerhead sea turtles would be
captured by hand, rodeo, or dip, tangle,
or cast nets. Each turtle would be
subject to epibiota removal, flipper and
passive integrated transponder tagging,
temporary carapace marking,
morphometric measurements, gastric
lavage, photograph/video, opportunistic
recapture, fecal collection, and blood/
tissue sampling. Loggerhead sea turtles
and a subset of green and hawksbill sea
turtles would also be outfitted with up
to three transmitters at a time.
Dated: February 15, 2017.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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National Sea Grant Advisory Board;
Meeting
National Sea Grant Advisory
Board (NSGAB), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Department of Commerce.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice of public meeting.
This notice sets forth the
schedule and proposed agenda of a
forthcoming meeting of the Board.
Board members will discuss and
provide advice on the National Sea
Grant College Program (NSGCP) in the
areas of program evaluation, strategic
planning, education and extension,
science and technology programs, and
other matters as described in the agenda
found on the National Sea Grant College
Program Web site at https://
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Time and Dates: The announced
meeting is scheduled for Monday,
March 6, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. EST, and Tuesday, March 7, 2017
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Washington Plaza Hotel at 10
Thomas Circle NW., Washington, DC
20005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
any questions concerning the meeting,
please contact Ms. Mary Ann Garlic,
National Sea Grant College Program,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, 1315 East-West
Highway, SSMC 3, Room 11717, Silver
Spring, Maryland 20910, or
Maryann.Garlic@noaa.gov. If you need
additional assistance, call 301–734–
1088.
Status: The meeting will be open to
public participation with a 15-minute
public comment period on Tuesday,
March 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Check the
agenda on the Web site to confirm time.
Matters To Be Considered: The Board
expects that public statements presented
at its meetings will not be repetitive of
previously submitted verbal or written
statements.
In general, each individual or group
making a verbal presentation will be
limited to a total time of three (3)
minutes. Written comments should be
received by Ms. Mary Ann Garlic using
the methods under the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section by
Monday, February 27, 2017 to provide
sufficient time for the Board review.
Comments received after the deadline
will be distributed to the Board, but may
not be reviewed prior to the meeting
date. Seats will be available on a firstcome, first-serve basis.
Special Accomodations: These
meetings are physically accessible to
people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Ms.
Mary Ann Garlic using the methods
under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section by Monday, February
20, 2017.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Board, which consists of a balanced
representation from academia, industry,
state government and citizens groups,
was established in 1976 by Section 209
of the Sea Grant Improvement Act (Pub.
L. 94–461, 33 U.S.C. 1128). The Board
advises the Secretary of Commerce and
the Director of the National Sea Grant
College Program with respect to
operations under the Act, and such
other matters as the Secretary refers to
them for review and advice.
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The agenda for this meeting will be
available at: https://seagrant.noaa.gov/
WhoWeAre/Leadership/
NationalSeaGrantAdvisoryBoard/
UpcomingAdvisoryBoardMeetings.aspx.
Dated: February 14, 2017.
Paul Johnson,
Acting Deputy Chief Financial Officer/CAO,
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
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New England Fishery Management
Council; Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; public meeting.
AGENCY:
The New England Fishery
Management Council (Council) is
scheduling a joint public meeting of its
Whiting Committee and Advisory Panel
to consider actions affecting New
England fisheries in the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ).
Recommendations from this group will
be brought to the full Council for formal
consideration and action, if appropriate.
DATES: This meeting will be held on
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 9 a.m.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting address: The meeting will be
held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 185
MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA
02740, telephone: (774) 634–2000.
Council address: New England
Fishery Management Council, 50 Water
Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director,
New England Fishery Management
Council; telephone: (978) 465–0492.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Agenda
The Committee and Advisory Panel
will review and approve draft
alternatives for Amendment 22 to the
Small Mesh Multi-Species FMP,
including limited access qualification
criteria, permit conditions, and
possession limits. Council staff will
provide an update on the schedule for
planned 2017 actions, including a
specifications package for 2018–2020.
Other business will be discussed as
necessary.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XF215
Endangered Species; File No. 20315
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; receipt of application.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Kristen Hart, Ph.D., U.S.
Geological Survey, 3205 College Ave., Davie, Florida, 33314 has applied
in due form for a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill
(Eretmochelys imbricata), and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles
for purposes of scientific research.
DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or
before March 23, 2017.
ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for
review by selecting ``Records Open for Public Comment'' from the
``Features'' box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species
(APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File
No. 20315 from the list of available applications.
These documents are also available upon written request or by
appointment in the Permits and Conservation Division, Office of
Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver
Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427-8401; fax (301) 713-0376.
Written comments on this application should be submitted to the
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, at the address listed above.
Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to (301) 713-0376, or by
email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include the File No. in the
subject line of the email comment.
Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a
written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the
address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons
why a hearing on this application would be appropriate.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Markin or Amy Hapeman, (301) 427-
8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the
authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the regulations governing the taking,
importing, and
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exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222-226).
The applicant requests a five-year research permit to continue
projects studying green, hawksbill, and loggerhead sea turtles in the
U.S. Virgin Islands, including Buck Island Reef National Monument,
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, and Virgin Islands
National Park. Proposed research would involve vessel surveys for
abundance counts and capture of turtles to determine connectivity of
populations, monitor movement, identify habitat utilization, estimate
abundance, and determine diet composition of sea turtles. Annually, up
to 160 green, 190 hawksbill, and 10 loggerhead sea turtles would be
captured by hand, rodeo, or dip, tangle, or cast nets. Each turtle
would be subject to epibiota removal, flipper and passive integrated
transponder tagging, temporary carapace marking, morphometric
measurements, gastric lavage, photograph/video, opportunistic
recapture, fecal collection, and blood/tissue sampling. Loggerhead sea
turtles and a subset of green and hawksbill sea turtles would also be
outfitted with up to three transmitters at a time.
Dated: February 15, 2017.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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